Undercounter and built-in ice makers in kitchens, bars and outdoor kitchens fail for different reasons than a refrigerator ice maker: scale, drain problems and harvest faults lead the list. Below are the companies within reach of Lake Murray of Richland, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Lake Murray of Richland
28 repair companies serve Lake Murray of Richland from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Columbia (16), Lexington (3), and West Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Handy Appliance Service, about 4.9 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.9, 5.6, 7.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 9 |
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 9 |
At the top of the Lake Murray of Richland list: Quick Appliance repair llc (10.5 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (15.8 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Appliance Professional (11.6 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (14.2 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews).
Common Ice Machine Repairs in Lake Murray of Richland
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- Machine runs constantly but the bin stays low
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Murray of Richland
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Lake Murray of Richland is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Lake Murray of Richland.
Related guides: repair or replace a freezer or ice maker? or ice maker not working or not making ice.
Before Anyone Opens the Machine
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Repair or Replace Your Ice Machine?
Before replacing an ice machine in Lake Murray of Richland, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Ice maker repair: $60–$330 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost?
- Built-in ice maker repair: $100–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Service call / diagnostic minimum (usually credited toward the repair): $70–$130 per visit Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around Lake Murray of Richland
Most ice machine calls in Lake Murray of Richland come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Lake Murray of Richland Repair Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Lake Murray of Richland, SC
Do you repair countertop nugget ice makers?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
Does my ice maker need descaling?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
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A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Lake Murray of Richland faster.